Executive Support Officer, Strategy, Planning And Infrastructure Services - Cairns , Queensland Health

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are the public health provider for around 250 000 people in the region. We welcome you to become a part of Strategy, Planning and Infrastructure Services as an Executive Support Officer.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH540789
Closing date 08-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Jannine Giddins
Contact details 07 4226 3205
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The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the Planning and evaluation of local health services.
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the Planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will…

• Demonstrate ability to effectively manage and provide high level Executive Support functions associated with the operation of the office of the Executive Director Strategy Planning and Infrastructure.
• Provide high level communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated through liaison with a wide range of clientele including senior officers from government departments, other agencies and with members of the public on a range of complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
• Possess proven ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work autonomously and as a team member to prioritise work, meet deadlines, resolve issues, proactively identify and achieve effective outcomes whilst remaining flexible in a high profile rapidly changing health care environment.

About your opportunity:
In this position you will provide high quality, confidential, administrative and Executive Support and to demonstrate responsibility for the administrative management of the office of the Executive Director Strategy Planning and Infrastructure Cairns Hospital.
About your role:

• Provide high quality, confidential administrative/Executive Support to the Executive Director Strategy Planning and Infrastructure in a mature and professional manner which ensures the integrity and efficiency of that office.
• Liaise with Queensland Health executives, government bodies and members of the public using discretion with sensitive and/or confidential matters and develop ongoing working relationships.
• Acquire and maintain a broad understanding of the political and social environment and maintain current knowledge of issues relating to the Executive Director Strategy Planning and Infrastructure and matters affecting the management of the area.
• Undertake basic research, prepare, collate and format high-quality written correspondence. This may include correspondence such as letters, memorandums, emails, briefing notes, business cases, PowerPoint presentations and financial reports utilising appropriate corporate templates and within the necessary timeframe.
• Coordinate and assist with projects allocated to the Executive Director Strategy Planning and Infrastructure and relevant stakeholders. This may include basic research, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project progress to project teams and district Executive as required.

Mandatory inclusion:
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here:
Further information
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Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants
Information Package for Applicants